Stack's Bowers Galleries

January 2019 NYINC Auction  –  11 - 13 January 2019

Stack's Bowers Galleries, January 2019 NYINC Auction

Live Sessions: World Paper Money, Ancient Coins & World Coins

Part 1: Fr, 11.01.2019, from 8:00 PM CET
Part 2: Sa, 12.01.2019, from 12:30 AM CET
Part 3: Su, 13.01.2019, from 12:30 AM CET
The auction is closed.

Description

GREAT BRITAIN. Crystal Palace International Exhibition Award Gold Medal, 1882. PCGS SP-62 Gold Shield.

40 mm; 44.6 gms. Obverse of Eimer-1487. Struck by Pinches. VERY RARE. Female figure opens the doors of "SCIENCE" and "INDUSTRY"; Reverse: inscription within laurel wreath: "CRYSTAL / PALACE / INTERNATIONAL / EXHIBITION / 1882". The edge inscribed: "WHITE HOUSE MILLS. FOR DYNAMO MACHINE". A very appealing medal with charming design and impressive appearance. Normal contact marks noted under low magnification.

Question about this lot?

Bidding

Price realized 4'000 USD
Starting price 1'800 USD
Estimate 3'000 USD
The auction is closed.
Feedback / Support